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By Laurie Baron SAN DIEGO−Outraged about the allegations about compromising information the Russians may have on him, Donald Trump vehemently denied the unsubstantiated charge that Russia has a video of him watching prostitutes urinate on his hotel bed in Moscow by reminding reporters that he is a germaphobe. What seems verifiable, however, is that he […]
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Lawrence Baron, Trivia, Humor & SatireBy Eva Trieger OCEANSIDE, California — College students and their parents, often look forward to the start of the new school year, the moving of grown children out of the house and into their dorms, the structure of a day with classes and homework, no logy teenager sleeping until noon, nor having that interminably empty stomach
Bishop presides over classy MiraCosta theater program Read More »
Eva Trieger, San Diego County, Theatre, Film & Broadcast
By Donald H. Harrison SAN DIEGO – Tammi Rossman-Benjamin, the recently retired UC Santa Cruz Hebrew and Jewish Studies professor who heads the national AMCHA Initiative, said Monday that she fears that Jewish students across the country may bear the brunt of a lot of anger now that they are returning from winter break to
Jewish college students may return to more harassment Read More »
Donald H. Harrison, Middle East, Science, Medicine, & Education, USABy Dorothea Shefer-Vanson MEVASSERET ZION, Israel — In order to spare the feelings of anyone who might happen to read this I am not posting a photo of my face. I look like something out of a horror movie. The sight would be too horrifying for most people. Especially anyone who knows what I look like normally.
In battle with my tooth, dentist was painful victor Read More »
Dorothea Shefer-Vanson, Science, Medicine, & Education, Travel and FoodBy Eileen Wingard LA JOLLA, California — The ninth season of Jewish Poets—Jewish Voices will open with three featured poets, Samantha Lennon, Marc Rolnick and Ilana Brosh. Tuesday evening, January 17, 7 p.m., these three talented writers will inaugurate the 2017 season of this series in the Astor Judaica Library of the Lawrence Family JCC. Samantha
Poets of three nations debut in JCC’s new season Read More »
Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Eileen Wingard, San Diego CalendarBy Steve Kramer ALFE MENASHE, Israel — Of course Palestinian Arabs deserve a state. It’s obvious, isn’t it? No, it isn’t. There are many stateless groups that are far more deserving of statehood, having proven their provenance, responsibility, and mettle. Nevertheless, it’s taken for granted by many that there must be a Palestinian state, based on
Do Palestinian Arabs Deserve a State? Read More »
Middle East, Steve KramerBy Laurie Baron SAN DIEGO−Donald Trump has asked all current American ambassadors to vacate their posts the day of his inauguration. When asked why, he replied, “Who needs ambassadors when I have a Twitter account?” * The shooter who killed 5 people and wounded six others at the Fort Lauderdale airport told the FBI several
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Lawrence Baron, Trivia, Humor & Satire, USABy Eileen Wingard LA JOLLA, California — MAGEVET, Yale University’s A Cappella Jewish Choir, gave a wonderful concert last Wednesday evening at the Lawrence Family JCC’s Garfield Theatre. Even though the shell was not utilized, the fourteen unamplified voices projected with poignant sweetness. Unaccompanied, they created beautiful harmonies and well-graded dynamics, singing an hour and a
Songs of Israel, Diaspora featured at concert Read More »
Eileen Wingard, Music, Dance, and Visual ArtsBy Steve Kramer ALFE MENASHE, Israel — In the waning days of December, in its “great wisdom,” the UN Security Council unanimously passed Resolution 2334. Yes, the US abstained, but that is the equivalent of “yes,” because the US Ambassador declined to veto what may be President Obama’s final assault on Prime Minister Netanyahu and
At the United Nations, it’s all against one Read More »
Middle East, Steve KramerBy Laurie Baron SAN DIEGO−Miffed over recent foreign policy decisions by President Obama, Donald Trump tweeted, “Thought it was going to be a smooth transition – NOT!” On the other hand, he praised Putin’s refusal to retaliate against the US for imposing new sanctions on Russia: ““Great move on delay (by V. Putin). I always
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Lawrence Baron, Trivia, Humor & SatireBy Dorothea Shefer-Vanson JERUSALEM — Once a year Israel’s classical ballet comany puts on a performance of a traditional ballet. This is intended mainly for the entertainment of children during the Chanukah/Christmas holiday season. For me, however, this is a golden opportunity to enjoy a very special aesthetic and artistic treat. When I was growing
‘Sleeping Beauty’ delights in Jerusalem Read More »
Dorothea Shefer-Vanson, Middle East, Theatre, Film & Broadcast
By Donald H. Harrison SAN DIEGO – Although I have known Nancy more than 50 years, and have been married to her for 48 plus, Gayle Midyette has even more bragging rights. She has known Nancy 60 years, ever since the Brownies matched them up as pen pals. They’ve only met in person a few
15 essays help define North Carolina’s character Read More »
Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Donald H. Harrison, Travel and Food, USA2016 in Review By Laurie Baron January The Orthodox Union certified the medical marijuana products of Vireo Health as kosher. In its ruling it noted that a side effect is cravings to eat cholent, matzah ball soup, and lox and bagels. In response to criticism for his slow reaction to the water contamination crisis in
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Lawrence Baron, Trivia, Humor & SatireBy Laurie Baron SAN DIEGO — Marion Pritchard passed away in Washington DC on December 11th. Although she might not be as well-known as many of the luminaries who died in 2016, her rescue of 150 Jews during the Holocaust merits our gratitude and recognition. When I served as the historian for Sam and Pearl
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Jewish History, Lawrence Baron, Obituaries & memorials